Power-On Password

The computer provides you with a power-on password to protect it from being used by unauthorized persons. If a power-on password is set, the password prompt () appears on the screen whenever you turn on the computer and reminds you to enter the password.

Do Not Forget Your Power-On Password!
If you forget your power-on password, you cannot reset it. You have to take the computer to an IBM authorized reseller or IBM marketing representative to have the password canceled. An additional charge will be required for disassembly and erasing the password.

      (Ref #67.)

Setting a Power-On Password

1. Start Easy-Setup and click on Password.

   To start Easy-Setup, press and hold F1 and turn on the computer.

2. Click on Power-On ().

3. Type your desired power-on password; then press Enter.

   You can use any combination of up to 7 characters. Use a combination of any letters or numbers (A to Z, 0 to 9) in uppercase (A) or lowercase (a). Uppercase and lowercase letters (for example, A and a) are treated the same.

   Note:
   When you type a wrong key, use the Backspace key to erase it and then type the correct key.

4. Type your power-on password again to verify it; then press Enter.

Once you set the password, you cannot change or remove it in Easy-Setup; you must change or remove a password at the password prompt screen that appears when you turn on the computer. See "Changing a Power-On Password" or "Removing a Power-On Password".

Entering a Power-On Password

Note:
If the return-to-normal operation is caused by a preset timer or an incoming call through the modem, the password prompt does not appear. To display a power-on password prompt, press any key or move your pointing device.

If a power-on password is set, the password prompt reminds you to enter the password when:

• Turning on the computer.
• Returning to normal operation from suspend mode.

When the password prompt appears at the top left corner on the screen, do the following:

1. Type your power-on password.

   • Each time you press a key, the symbol * * * appears.

   • When typing your password, release each key quickly. If you hold a key down too long, the same letter can be entered repeatedly.

2. Press the Enter key.

   • When the password is entered correctly, OK appears and the computer starts normal operation.

   • When you enter the password incorrectly, X appears. Enter the correct password.

     If you fail to enter the correct password after three tries, you must turn the computer off, wait at least 5 seconds, and turn it on to try again.

     After turning off the computer, wait at least 5 seconds Otherwise, the computer might malfunction.

Changing a Power-On Password

1. Turn off the computer and wait at least 5 seconds; then turn it on.

2. When the password prompt () appears, type your current power-on password; then press the Spacebar.

3. Type the new password; then press the Spacebar.

   Use no more than 7 characters.

4. Type the new password again to verify it; then press Enter.

The new password will be available when you turn on the computer the next time.

All the steps can be summarized as follows:

Current(space)New(space)New(Enter)

 

Do Not Forget Your Power-On Password!
If you forget your power-on password, you cannot reset it. You have to take the computer to an IBM authorized reseller or IBM marketing representative to have the password canceled. An additional charge will be required for disassembly and erasing the password.

Removing a Power-On Password

1. Turn off the computer and wait at least 5 seconds; then turn it on.

2. When the password prompt () appears, type your current password; then press the Spacebar.

3. Press Enter.

   The power-on password is removed.

All the steps can be summarized as follows:

Current(space)(Enter)

Hard Disk Password

The hard disk password helps you protect the information stored on the hard disk drive. If the hard disk password is set, the information stored in your hard disk cannot be accessed without the hard disk password.

Note:
The hard disk password is stored on the hard disk drive when you set the hard disk password, whereas the power-on password is stored in the nonvolatile memory of the computer.

When you turn on the computer, the hard disk password prompt appears on the screen and reminds you to enter your password.

When a hard disk password is set, a preset timer or an incoming call does not activate the resume function. To use the resume function with a hard disk password, set the same password for both the power-on password and the hard disk password.

Do Not Forget Your Hard Disk Password!
Note the password and keep it in a safe place. If you forget your hard disk password, there is no way to reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. The only solution is for an IBM authorized reseller or IBM marketing representative to replace the hard disk drive with a new one, charging an additional fee.

Note

Using a hard disk password with a power-on password: You can use the hard disk password with the power-on password at the same time. When you turn on the computer, the power-on password prompt appears first, followed by the hard disk password prompt. Enter the correct passwords. When you set the hard disk password the same as the power-on password, only the power-on password prompt appears on the screen. Enter the correct power-on password. (The hard disk password screen does not appear.)

Setting a Hard Disk Password

To set a hard disk password:

1. Start Easy-Setup by pressing and holding F1 and then turning on the computer.

2. Select the Password icon and then select HDD ().

3.  Type your desired hard disk password; then press Enter.

   You can use any combination of up to 7 characters. Use a combination of any letters or numbers (A to Z, 0 to 9) in uppercase (A) or lowercase (a). Uppercase and lowercase letters (for example, A and a) are treated the same.

   Note:
   When you type a wrong key, use the Backspace key to erase it, and then type the correct key.

4. Type your hard disk password again to verify it; then press Enter.

Entering a Hard Disk Password

If a hard disk password is set, the hard disk password prompt appears when:

• You turn on the computer.

• When the computer returns to normal operation from suspend or hibernation mode.

Note:
Do not press the Spacebar after you enter the password; this action removes the password.

When the password prompt appears at the top left corner on the screen, type the hard disk password; then press Enter.

• When the password is entered correctly, OK appears and the computer starts normal operation.

• When you enter the password incorrectly, X appears. Enter the correct password.

  If you fail to enter the correct password after three tries, you must turn the computer off, wait at least 5 seconds, and turn it on to try again.

Changing a Hard Disk Password

1. Remove the passwords by following the steps in "Removing a Power-On Password".

   This operation removes both the hard disk password and the power-on password.

2. In Easy-Setup, set a new hard disk password.

   See the steps on "Setting a Hard Disk Password".

3. If you need a power-on password, set it in Easy-Setup.

When the hard disk password and the power-on password are different, or the power-on password has not been set:

1. Turn off the computer and wait at least 5 seconds; then turn it on.

2. If you have set a power-on password, type it; then press Enter.

3. When the hard disk password prompt () appears, type your current hard disk password; then press the Spacebar.

4. Type the new password; then press the Spacebar.

   Use no more than 7 characters.

5. Type the new password again to verify it; then press Enter.

Removing a Hard Disk Password

When the hard disk password is set the same as the power-on password:

1. Remove the password by following the steps in "Removing a Power-On Password".

   This operation removes both the hard disk password and the power-on password.

2. If you need a power-on password, reset it in Easy-Setup.

When the hard disk password and the power-on password are different, or a power-on password has not been set:

1. Turn off the computer and wait at least 5 seconds; then turn it on.

2. If you have set the power-on password, type it; then press Enter.

3. When the hard disk password prompt () appears, type your current password, press the Spacebar, and then press Enter.

Using the Personalization Feature

Using the Personalization Feature

To set a password:
reference #66.

You can display personal information, such as your name or address, every time the computer is turned on and a power-on password is set. This can help you when you misplace your computer. Because the password is set, your data is secured and cannot be accessed, but your personal information is displayed and identifies the owner of the computer.

The personalization feature includes a personalization editor program to create your own image to be displayed with the text information you create, and a personalization update utility to store your personal data in the nonvolatile memory of your system.

Note:
To use the personalization editor in OS/2 Warp, you need to install the WIN-OS/2 environment in the computer.

A personalized password-prompt screen consists of two parts: the personal data area and the background bitmap area.

• The personal data area (1) is the box in the center of the screen that has a black-and-white bitmap.

• The background bitmap area (2) surrounds the personal data area.

To use the personalization editor, click on the Personalization icon in the ThinkPad Features utility; then refer to the online help for details.

Using Locks

Note:
You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking devices and security features. IBM makes no comments, judgments, or warranties about the function, quality, or performance of locking devices and security features.

You can attach a security system lock from being removed without your permission. (Ref #77.)      

To attach a lock, do the following:

• Attach a security system lock to the keyhole (1) on the rear of the computer; then secure the chain on the lock to a secure stationary object.